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Job Overview
The Data and Devices (D&D) business unit of TE Connectivity has an opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join the RF Solutions product team.
The Solutions Architect will manage the technical aspects of the Product Roadmap, aligning our internal Roadmap to Customer development activities and broad market trends. They will work with the Product Management and engineering teams to further define products aligned to the growth pillars.
Responsibilities:
Market Sensing & Strategy Development:
• Articulate antenna market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Conduct market segmentation exercises to develop market segment-specific strategies.
• Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking
• Define segment –specific value propositions that beat the competition
• Develop product roadmaps that align with business strategy and customer needs
• Design a go-to-market strategy, inclusive of channel strategy and partnerships
Work closely with Product Management to promote and design customer activities.
• Work with R&D and operations in the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements
Execution – New Product Development & Launch:
• Be the opportunity champion for development projects
• Plans product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plans
• Provide demand forecast inputs to S&OP
• Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business
• Exercise thought leadership
Execution – Post-Launch Product Management:
• Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard margin) for the assigned portfolio
• Deliver sustained profitable growth
• Enable sales to promote the product line via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value proposition
• Manage special price requests
• Track progress to the business plan and facilitate resolution of gaps
• Be the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.)
What your background should look like
Qualifications:
- 8 -10 years of product management or Business Development experience
- 4-year technical or business degree required, Electrical Engineering degree preferred
- Prior P&L management experience
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally between 10% - 25%
- Strong business acumen with an ability to understand technically complex concepts
- Creative and innovative thinker able to provide input on the development of the product strategies and the relevant business plans, with the ability to execute
- Proven ability to multitask and drive results in a dynamic, high-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and to build strong relationships both internally and externally
- Advanced presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding and acknowledgement of critical information both up and down the organization.
Competencies
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $158,200 - $237,800 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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